Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lester, Pulmonologist in Lexington, KY?
What languages does Dr. Lester speak?
Dr. Lester and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Lester typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Lester diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Lester. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Lester typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Lester performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Lester. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Image-Guided Bronchoscopy
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy with Brushing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Biopsy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Navigational Bronchoscopy
- Computer-Assisted Bronchoscopy
- Advanced Lung Scope
- Transbronchial Needle Biopsy
- Lung Biopsy via Bronchoscope
- Airway Examination with Biopsy
- Bronchial brushing
- Lung scope with biopsy
- Flexible bronchoscopy with brushing
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
- 31627: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with computer-assisted, image-guided navigation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])
- 31629: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i)
- 31623: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with brushing or protected brushings
Also known as:
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
- Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
- Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
- EBUS Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
- Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
- 31652: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), one or two mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound for Lung Lesions
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Ultrasound
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) Bronchoscopy
- Lung Lesion Biopsy with EBUS
- Bronchial Ultrasound Guided Procedure
- Lung Scope with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 31654: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transendoscopic endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) during bronchoscopic diagnostic or therapeutic intervention(s) for peripheral lesion(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])
Does Dr. Lester accept my insurance?
Dr. Lester accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 278-0319 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lester accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Lester in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lester's office located?
Dr. Joshua Lester's Primary Practice
166 Pasadena Dr Ste 100
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 278-0319
What hospitals are Dr. Lester affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Lester has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Lester's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497139851.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lester?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lester